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Lotus Seven MOT Results
81.2% pass rate
from 186 tests in 2017
(36% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Seven is unusually good or bad.
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11% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
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4.3% fail on
Position lamps
- 1.6% fail on All position lamps (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Front lamps
- 1.6% fail on Rear lamps
- 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp
- 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.2% fail on Horn
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1.6% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp
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1.6% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.6% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.1% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.54% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.54% fail on Switch
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1.6% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.1% fail on Battery
- 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
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0.54% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.54% fail on Fog lamp
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0.54% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.54% fail on Switch
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4.3% fail on
Position lamps
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8.1% fail on
Brakes
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7.5% fail on
Brake performance
- 4.8% fail on Front wheels
- 3.8% fail on Rear wheels
- 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.54% fail on Gradient hand brake
- 0.54% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.6% fail on
Parking brake
- 1.6% fail on Condition
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1.6% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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1.1% fail on
Components
- 1.1% fail on Pipes
- 0.54% fail on Hoses
- 0.54% fail on Operation
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1.1% fail on
Components
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0.54% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.54% fail on
Pedal
- 0.54% fail on Anti-slip
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0.54% fail on
Pedal
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7.5% fail on
Brake performance
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4.8% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 3.8% fail on Washers
- 1.1% fail on Wipers
- 0.54% fail on Bonnet
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4.3% fail on
Suspension
(56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.54% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.54% fail on Condition
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0.54% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.54% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.54% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.54% fail on Front
- 0.54% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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0.54% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.54% fail on Condition
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2.2% fail on
Suspension arms
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3.2% fail on
Steering
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2.7% fail on
Steering system
- 1.6% fail on Track rod end
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0.54% fail on
Free play
- 0.54% fail on Steering rack
- 0.54% fail on Steering rack
- 0.54% fail on Drag link end
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0.54% fail on
Steering control
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0.54% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.54% fail on Universal joint
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0.54% fail on
Steering coupling
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2.7% fail on
Steering system
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1.6% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.6% fail on Registration plate
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1.1% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(81% better than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.54% fail on Emissions
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0.54% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.54% fail on Hose
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0.54% fail on
Tyres
- 0.54% fail on Tread depth
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0.54% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.54% fail on Attachment
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Lotus 7 1957
Lightweight fun, uncorrupted steering and brilliant handling, the original and still the best